Deschutes County invites residents in the Redmond/Terrebonne community to apply for a position on the County’s Planning Commission. Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, March 5, at 4 p.m. The Planning Commission reviews land use policies and zoning regulations, making recommendations to the Deschutes County Board of Commissioners. Members form the official citizen involvement committee on land use […]
Deschutes County Seeks Planning Commission Member From Redmond/Terrebonne Area
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CamPAH! Returns Feb. 14-15
Oregon Adaptive Sports (OAS) will host CamPAH!, a deaf-centric adaptive snowsports camp for Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth, on February 14–15. Traditionally held at Hoodoo Ski Area over President’s Day weekend, CamPAH! will take place at Mt. Bachelor this season due to low snow conditions. CamPAH! serves Deaf and Hard of Hearing youth athletes ages 10–19 […]
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America 250 Oregon Commission Invites Public Input on National America250 Time Capsule
On July 4, 2026, America250 will bury the Semiquincentennial Time Capsule within Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia. The stainless-steel cylinder, designed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, is designed to safely store commemorative objects for 250 years until the capsule’s opening on July 4, 2275. Each state has been asked to contribute […]
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Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Awarded $1 Million for Tribal Housing Solar and Battery Storage
Warm Springs Power and Water Enterprises (WSPWE) and Warm Springs Housing Authority (WSHA) were awarded $1 million to bring high-performance solar and battery energy storage systems to three locations on the Warm Springs Reservation, advancing the Tribes’ priorities of energy sovereignty, equity, affordability, and resilience. The grant was awarded by the Oregon Department of Energy’s […]
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Central Oregon Trail Alliance Selects New Executive Director
After an extensive and thoughtful search process, Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Casey Andrews as the new Executive Director. The search engaged the Hiring Committee of the Board of Directors, additional board members, staff, and volunteers, who collectively dedicated more than 1,000 hours reviewing over 40 applicants, conducting […]
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Wyden, Merkley, Bynum Celebrate $3.8 Million in Federal Funding for Expansion of Redmond Airport
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, along with U.S. Representative Janelle Bynum announced $3.8 million in federal funding to kickstart the expansion of Redmond Airport. “My visit to the Redmond Airport last fall showed me firsthand how this funding is a solid and key investment in infrastructure and economic growth in Central Oregon,” Wyden said. “From […]
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“Under Pressure”
While volcanoes date back millions and millions of years, knowledge about them continues evolving. A study by the Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences published in January 2025 found that all volcanoes, including dormant ones, have persistent and large magma bodies. Scientists used seismic waves to identify magma chambers beneath six volcanoes within the Cascade […]
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Lawmakers Seek Public Testimony on Legislation Removing Unintended Barriers to Affordable Housing and On-Site ChildCare Facilities
Senator Dick Anderson and Representative Vikki Breese-Iverson, chief sponsors of Senate Bill 1566, are encouraging Oregonians to provide public testimony on critical legislation designed to remove unintended regulatory barriers that are blocking affordable housing development and on-site child care facilities across the state. The Senate Committee on Labor and Business will hold a public hearing […]
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State Democrats Advance Legislation to Lower Taxes
Today [Monday, Feb. 9], the Senate Committee on Finance and Revenue advanced legislation to the Senate floor that cuts taxes for more than 200,000 low-to-moderate income Oregon households, spurs job growth in Oregon businesses, and protects $291 million in needed funding for education, health care, and public safety. Senate Bill 1507 achieves these benefits for working […]
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Oakridge Offers Miles of Picturesque, Quiet, Forest Trails for Mountain Biking and Hiking
In the time it takes to polish off a breakfast burrito and listen to an episode or two of your favorite podcast, Derrick Bell wants you to know that you could be enjoying the solitude of nearly 600 miles of biking and hiking through serene forest trails, reminiscent of Central Oregon a couple decades ago. […]